It is a good idea to accept a promotion interview, even if you’re not interested in the promotion because _______.a.Turning down a promotion you don’t want is easier after an interviewb.It could be good practice for the time you do want a promotionc.Being able to use up your supervisor’s time will make you seem importantd.Having a promotion interview will give you an automatic wage increase
As you move through your career and begin to seek promotions, it is helpful to ______.a.Target and train for specific career promotions which fit your needsb.Remain tied to traditional practices in a technologically advancing agec.Show commitment to always doing your job in the same way no matter whatd.Compile your professional development and growth every ten years
Hard work is a necessary component of a positive attitude because _______.a.To be positive, you have to convince people to like youb.Getting work done quickly is more important than being positivec.Positive thinking is a habit you have to build up over timed.Hardly anyone is positive, so you have to break new ground
Frankie is in charge of writing a script for a television show, along with six other writers. The script must be finished by the end of the week. Frankie’s co-workers all bring slightly different strengths to the table, but all are at least competent. Frankie wants to write the best possible script in the generous amount of time he has to work with. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Frankie’s goals? a. Authoritarian b. Coaching c. Democratic d. Delegative Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A business leader’s job is to achieve their company’s goals by using their people wisely.
In negative self talk, personalizing is when a person _______.a.Focuses only on their problems, ignoring their successesb.Blames themselves for every problem, whether it was their fault or notc.Believes that every situation will end badlyd.See themselves as a failure for not living up to impossible standards
If you are worried you might be laid off, it is important to _________.a.Start rumors making it more likely others will be laid offb.Dress very casually on Fridays, so people can see you’re relaxedc.Mentor other employees, so you can have active associationsd.Do the bare minimum at work, so you won’t be noticed
A leader who shields her workers from consequences of a team mistake and takes the blame herself is practicing which leadership skill? a. Accountability b. Decisiveness c. Honesty d. Vision Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A good leader should have a positive outlook.
The right to make others do things is referred to as _________.a.Powerb.Authorityc.Complianced.Vision
You might be passed over for a promotion due to your image if you __________.a.Speak eloquently and without verbal ticsb.Dress as well as your supervisors do every dayc.Keep personal pictures publicly available onlined.All of the above
A common advantage of a promotion is that ______.a.You will have longer hoursb.Your relationships with your peers will changec.You will receive better payd.You may have to learn to do new tasks
Pompous, aloof, and domineering are all accurate ways to describe someone who is ______.a.Assertiveb.Arrogantc.Passived.Panicked
Bruce is the owner of a small design firm. He hires Dick, Tim, Cassandra and Stephanie, who are some of the best designers in his city. Each of them has experience working independently. Bruce receives five rush orders and needs to have each of them completed in the least amount of time possible. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective to meet Bruce’s goals?a.Authoritarianb.Coachingc.Democraticd.Delegative
In negative self talk, polarizing is when a person _______.a.Focuses only on their problems, ignoring their successesb.Blames themselves for every problem, whether it was their fault or notc.Believes that every situation will end badlyd.See themselves as a failure for not living up to impossible standards
Which leadership style is most useful when time is abundant, quality output is essential, and enthusiasm and motivation from the employees needs to be generated? a. Authoritarian b. Coaching c. Democratic d. All of the above Please select the best answer from the choices provided
Which of the following actions would have negative consequences if you choose to accept a management promotion?a.Be prepared to review the keys to being a good managerb.Be prepared to learn your new responsibilitiesc.Be prepared to treat your coworkers in the same way you always haved.Be prepared to prove that you are the best fit for the job
Ignoring problems that are giving you doubt is an effective strategy for positive thinking.
Henry works at a restaurant. One of his best chefs has just called in sick minutes before the dinner rush, and Henry needs to make sure that his inexperienced kitchen staff is preparing food with quality and speed. In this example, which style of leadership would be most effective for Henry to achieve his goals?a.Authoritarianb.Coachingc.Democraticd.Delegative
On-line education and correspondence courses are both examples of ________.a.Skills trainingb.Certificationc.Distance learningd.Vocational learning
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